HUTCHINSON—Shawna K. Watkins, beloved mother, sister and friend to all, was born July 3, 1953, in Smith Center, Kansas, and passed away at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center on Sept. 13, 2026. She was the daughter of John H. Ullom and Marlene J. (Farrell) Smith.
Shawna graduated from Kingman High School and received her associate’s degree at Hutchinson Community College. She later attended McPherson College, where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and minored in sociology. She worked as a domestic violence advocate for over 20 years.
On May 27, 1972, Shawna married Donald E. Watkins in Kingman, Kansas.
Shawna was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Stephenson; ex-husband, Donald E. Watkins; sisters, Robin (Stanley) Self and Kelly Deviney; brothers, Troy (Debbie) Ullom and Dalynn (Michelle) Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Hutchinson Elementary School (405 S. Poplar St., South Hutchinson). Parking will be down the alley beside the school (by the red modulars), then just follow the signs to the door. (Any questions, text or call 620-560-2121.)
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hutchinson Public Library or Cause for Paws and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67502.